What is Aguardiente?
Travel Distilled asks – and answers – the question of what is Aguardiente, its history, production process and regional variations.
Spirits 101
Spirits 101 is the page where you learn about all spirits, like what is whiskey, or what’s the difference between tequila and mezcal.
What Is Anis?
Travel Distilled explains what anis is, where it comes from, how it’s produced, and how to use this licorice-flavored spirit.
What is a Mint Julep?
Travel Distilled explains what a mint julep is, the history of this bourbon cocktail, its link to the Kentucky Derby and a recipe for this Southern favorite.
What is Sotol?
Travel Distilled answers the question ‘What is sotol?’ the answer being a predominantly Mexican spirit, though also made in the USA from the Desert Spoon plant.
How Long Does Sherry Last?
Travel Distilled answers the question of how long sherry lasts, whether it’s opened or unopened and whether it’s fino, amontillado or other type of sherry.
What is Ouzo?
Travel Distilled answers the question ‘what is ouzo’, the anise-flavored Greek spirit, with its history, how to drink it and use it in cocktails and cooking.
What is Arak?
Travel Distilled explains what Arak is, the history of this Middle Eastern spirit, how and where it’s made, how to drink it and use it in cocktails and cooking.
What is Rhum Agricole?
Travel Distilled explains what Rhum Agricole is, the history of this Caribbean spirit, how and where it’s made, how to drink it and its use in cocktails.
What is Armagnac?
Travel Distilled explains what Armagnac is, the history of this French brandy, how and where it’s made, how to drink it and its use in cocktails and cooking.
What is Jägermeister?
Travel Distilled explains what Jägermeister is, the history of the German liqueur, how it’s made, how to drink it and its use in cocktails and cooking.